What does the cryptic crossword clue "Regret being drunk on rum (5)" mean?

The definition is "Regret". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ONRUM ("on rum") [anagram: "drunk"] = MOURN; definition: "Regret" The answer is MOURN.

Regret being drunk on rum (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29011 | 5 Down | 2023-03-07 flower

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